When Should Puppies Be Microchipped?
If you have a litter of puppies, one of the important jobs before they leave for their new homes is making sure they are microchipped.
In the UK, all dogs must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database by the time they are 8 weeks old. Puppies should also be microchipped before they go to their new owners. (GOV.UK)
At Smart Chip Animal Services, we offer mobile puppy microchipping across North Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and surrounding areas, helping breeders and owners get their litters microchipped at home with as little stress as possible.
What age should puppies be microchipped?
Puppies are usually microchipped at around 6 to 8 weeks old, depending on the puppy, the breed, their size and how well they are doing.
The legal requirement is that puppies must be microchipped and registered by the time they are 8 weeks old, unless there is a valid veterinary exemption. (GOV.UK)
Many breeders choose to have their puppies microchipped before they leave for their new homes, so everything is in place and the new owner has the correct microchip details.
Why do puppies need to be microchipped?
A microchip gives each puppy a unique identification number. This number is linked to details held on a registered microchip database.
If a dog is ever lost, stolen, found as a stray, or taken to a vet or rescue centre, the microchip can be scanned and used to help reunite the dog with the correct keeper.
Microchipping is a simple but important part of responsible dog ownership.
Who is responsible for microchipping puppies?
For a litter of puppies, the breeder is responsible for making sure the puppies are microchipped before they leave for their new homes.
The puppy’s microchip should be registered correctly, and the new owner should be given the information they need to update the keeper details once the puppy has moved home.
It is important that the microchip details are kept up to date. If the contact details are wrong, the microchip cannot do its job properly.
Can puppies be microchipped at home?
Yes. A trained microchip implanter can come to your home to microchip the litter.
This is often much easier for breeders because the puppies can stay in their own familiar environment, with their mum nearby and no need for a car journey or busy waiting room.
Mobile puppy microchipping is especially helpful if you have a full litter, young puppies, nervous dogs, or several animals at home.
What are the benefits of mobile puppy microchipping?
Mobile microchipping can make the process calmer and more convenient for both the breeder and the puppies.
Benefits include:
No stressful travel with a full litter
Puppies stay in their own home environment
Mum can remain close by
Ideal for breeders with several puppies
Less disruption to the litter’s routine
Convenient appointment at your property
The aim is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Does microchipping hurt puppies?
Microchipping is a quick procedure. A small microchip is placed under the skin, usually between the shoulder blades.
Most puppies tolerate it well and are back to normal very quickly. Like any injection-style procedure, they may notice it for a moment, but it is over fast.
A calm environment and gentle handling can make the experience easier for the puppy.
What information is needed for puppy microchipping?
When puppies are microchipped, their microchip number needs to be registered with the correct keeper details on an approved database.
You may need details such as:
Breeder or keeper name
Address
Contact number
Email address
Puppy details
Breed or type
Sex
Colour
Date of birth
Once the puppy goes to their new home, the new owner should make sure the keeper details are updated.
Book mobile puppy microchipping
Smart Chip Animal Services offers mobile puppy microchipping across North Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Whether you have one puppy or a full litter, we can come to you and microchip your puppies in the comfort of their own home.
If your puppies are approaching the right age for microchipping, please get in touch to arrange an appointment.
Contact Smart Chip Animal Services today to book mobile puppy microchipping for your litter.
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